Ringer will be out 4-to-6 weeks with an MCL injury, Tennessean writer Jim Wyatt reports.

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Ringer's absence figures to open the door for Jamie Harper to move up a notch on the Titans' RB depth chart, though we suspect that additional depth at the position will be added by the team, especially given Chris Johnson's struggles.

Ringer played in just 12 games last season, and his 3.1 YPC was easily a career low. Part of the problem was Tennessee’s offensive line playing poorly, and Ringer did make big strides as a receiver. Chris Johnson remains the Titans’ workhorse, but Ringer would likely be the first in line to replace him should Johnson get hurt. Despite the poor line, there are other interesting young pieces on Tennessee’s offense, so if Ringer ever became the team’s starter, he’d be a viable fantasy option.

2011

Ringer averaged 4.7 YPC in limited work last season, but he needs to contribute more on special teams to secure his role on the roster. The Titans’ backfield clearly belongs to Chris Johnson, but if he were to get hurt, Ringer looks likely to step in, putting him on the radar. Ringer has impressed when the ball has been in his hands throughout his brief career.

2010

With the release of Lendale White earlier this year, Ringer appears to have inherited the backup running back role in Tennessee for 2010. Being the backup to arguably the best running back in the NFL will mean that his number of carries per game will be low, you never know what could happen with injury and other situations that may provide Ringer unexpected opportunities to be a productive back. Currently Chris Johnson has been holding out of Titans' offseason workouts due to contract issues and Ringer has been acting as the team's number one back in practices.

2009

The smallish Ringer will likely see some carries as the Titans' third-string running back as a rookie, but his presence is more of threat to the job security of Chris Henry than it is to either Chris Johnson or LenDale White, who enter the season as the team's one-two punch at RB.